10th June – Sarah on land

Sarah has arrived in Japan. She spent some time in hospital on an IV drip to combat the dehydration she was suffering and is now on her way to a friend’s house for much needed rest and recovery.

Sarah was expecting to be able to post a phonecast today but has needed to rest. In the next day or so she will post a blog explaining the events on the ocean that led to the situation requiring her to make the distress call.

Hi Sarah I am also very happy to hear that you are safe on dry land. You are one brave and amazing young lady and I hope you just take time out to fully recover from your horrendous ordeal. We will all still be here when you are fully recovered. Big luvs and hugs for your mum, as a mum too I can fully sympathize what she has also been going thru the last few days. Pauline xx

Well done Sarah for being a survivor. You are one of this countries adventurers. Don’t ever give up pushing the limits or how else will you know where they are. As the saying goes,if you fall off the horse get straight back on. Rest up and when you get gulliver back you can make decisions. Well done again from a well seasoned mariner. I am in awe of what you have achieved so far. James

Am so glad you are back on land safe. Get some rest and eat well before you do anything else (I wish I could send you chocolate brownies!!). Am so impressed by your journey so far – you are a real inspiration to the rest of us.

Good to hear you are back on dry land and to see the picture of your usual lovely big smile. Just take great care and get well and truly rested. We shall be here in support for whatever for when you are ready. Take one day at a time. Yes we are all interested in your blogs etc but the most important thing is that you get better first.

Everyone is glad you are safe, and we can WAIT for a phonecast. Get some rest, Brave Sarah. That’s an order. The ocean and your followers aren’t going anywhere. We’ll all be here when you’ve rested and are ready again.

Sarah! Only a slight hiccup in your life of adventure so no worries there! You’re a born survivor and there was no doubt in my mind you would come through even a hurricane with Gulliver. Enjoy your well deserved rest and then the world can look forward to even greater aspirations from you and your team – you’re unstoppable!

Hi Sarah
As everyone else is saying; take time for yourself. Now is the time to rest, eat, recuperate, give yourself the time to recover and not to worry about a podcast- we can wait!
love and hugs
Heather and Cameron xx

Before the rescue, and before the storm, there was anticipation about Typhoon Mawar. What could possibly happen to a small row boat in the middle of the Pacific? Recently a large floating dock from Japan washed up on the coast of Oregon. What if Gulliver had smashed into something like that during the storm? What if Killer Whales decided to have some fun with the rowboat?, so many what if’s.

I think we have to be thankful here that Sarah survived the storm and will live to try again. Our thanks go out to the Japanese Coast Guard and to the powers that be.

I think its fair to say that tackling the Pacific Ocean by rowboat, however feasible is none the less a formidable everest/K2 of a challenge that can have undesirable consequences for most if not all comers.

Hi again Sarah! Glad to hear you’re back on land, safe and sound. In the meantime I hope you recover from the dehydration/exhaustion.

You’re probably not in the mood to think about it yet, but let’s hope Gulliver can be reclaimed and repaired – hopefully somebody out there will lend a helping hand in this? Perhaps together we can request help from one of the Japanese boat companies?

Sarah, you are an intelligent young person, you owe it to yourself to take the necessary time to decide what YOU want to do next. You are already a Hero. You do not have to finish your original objective to be an outstanding winner, because you have already WON. The most important thing for you to do is to simply
…PLEASE YOURSELF… Have a wonderful, fun-filled, super happy day. Your winning smile is contagious. Everyone Loves you.

Hoping that all is well with Sarah and the team, and that we might hear something soon on the blog – just to put our minds at rest!
Rest well Sare, and get your boundless energy back for the next atttempt xx

Hi Sarah, I don’t know you personally, but I do have two daughters. This is what I would say to them if they found themselves in your situation:

“Listen, you wouldn’t be trying to do this if it were easy. There are risks. You took a hit. Pick yourself up. Brush yourself off and keep going. No moping. No whining. I have absolutely no doubt that you will do it.”

You’ve made one of the hardest decisions of the trip I’m sure. One you will turn over in your mind many times. Don’t be hard on yourself. It’s just a part of your journey. You didn’t expect it all to go to plan did you? Rest before making any more decisions.

We, I & Kaz,Shu,Hirose met in Choshi Marina. Your photo with “Team Choshi” is still on the wall of factory office. We are wondering & wishing about your back to U.K. for your “kanpeki” recovery.
Repairng the Marina center House is beginning now(3 days ago). This is the latest info. in Choshi.

We wish you will have good enough time for your recovery. It means you can enjoy the London Olympic games for The God blessing Time.